1968 Map of Monument Peak

About this map

Monument Peak serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape in northern Utah, where the rugged topography of the Hansel Mountains gives way to expansive basins. The survey records a working landscape defined by sparse water resources and livestock management, evidenced by the presence of a Well and a Water Tank positioned near the transition from mountain to valley. This area, spanning the border of Curlew Valley and Sage Valley, reflects a mid-century period of land use where infrastructure was concentrated around cattle ranching and resource extraction. Distinct landmarks like Cedar Hill and Johnson Hill provide orientation across the sagebrush-covered terrain. Human activity is marked by functional features such as a Borrow Pit and a Storage Bin, which highlight the practical nature of development in this corner of Box Elder County during the late 1960s.